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Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore 63(1 & 2): 137–144. 2011 137 A synopsis of Jarandersonia (Malvaceae: Brownlowioideae) H.S. Tan, R.C.K. Chung1 and E. Soepadmo Forest Research Institute Malaysia, 52109 Kepong, Selangor, Malaysia [email protected] ABSTRACT. A revision of Jarandersonia was conducted as part of a study of Malvaceae: Brownlowioideae for the Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak Project. Six species of Jarandersonia are recognised for Borneo, of which J. pentaceoides R.C.K.Chung & H.S.Tan, endemic to central Kalimantan, is new to science. A complete list of exsiccatae, nomenclatural and taxonomic notes, geographical distribution and conservation status of the recognised species, are provided. Keywords. Borneo, Brownlowioideae, Jarandersonia, Kalimantan, Malvaceae, tree flora Introduction Jarandersonia was first described by Kostermans in 1960 based on the Sarawak species, J. paludosa (now a synonym of J. purseglovei (Kosterm.) Kosterm.). In the past fifty years, the genus had been included in the family Tiliaceae. Recently, molecular evidence has supported the inclusion of Jarandersonia in the subfamily Brownlowioideae of the expanded family Malvaceae s.l. based on ndhF, atpB and rbcL data (Alverson et al. 1999; Bayer et al. 1999; Nyffeler and Baum 2000; Bayer and Kubitzki 2003). In Malaysia, Brownlowioideae consists of five genera, namelyBerrya , Brownlowia, Diplodiscus, Jarandersonia and Pentace, and has about 55 species. The genus Jarandersonia can be easily distinguished from Brownlowia, Diplodiscus and Pentace by its elliptic or obovate leaves, densely hairy fruit spines and a combination of micromorphological characters. Jarandersonia, locally known as baru baran (Iban) in Sarawak, was named after J.A.R. Anderson, a forest botanist working in Sarawak and Brunei from 1951 to 1970. Kostermans (1962, 1970) described three more species and transferred Brownlowia clemensiae Burret to the genus, making a total of five known species of Jarandersonia. In our recent revision of the genus for the Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak Project, an additional new species, J. pentaceoides R.C.K.Chung & H.S.Tan, from central Kalimantan was discovered. In an assessment of the conservation status of the five species, one was found to be critically endangered, two endangered, one vulnerable, and one of least concern. 138 Gard. Bull. Singapore 63(1 & 2) 2011 Synopsis of species Jarandersonia Kosterm., Reinwardtia 5 (1960) 319, Reinwardtia 8 (1970) 17; Hutchinson, Gen. Flow. Pl. 2 (1967) 491; Ashton, Man. Non-Dipt. Trees Sarawak 2 (1988) 448; Bayer & Kubitzki in Kubitzki (ed.), Fam. Gen. Vasc. Pl. 5 (2003) 258; LaFrankie, Trees of Tropical Asia (2010) 479. TYPE SPECIES: Jarandersonia paludosa Kosterm. [= Jarandersonia purseglovei (Kosterm.) Kosterm.]. Vernacular name. Baru baran (Iban, Sarawak). Distribution. The genus comprises six species endemic to Borneo (2 are in western Sarawak, 1 Sabah, 1 Sarawak and Kalimantan, 1 Sarawak, Brunei and west Kalimantan, 1 central Kalimantan). (Fig. 1) Ecology. Mainly found in mixed dipterocarp forest and peat swamp forest. Notes. The terminology used for trichome types mainly follows Webster et al. (1996). Three main trichome types were observed in Jarandersonia, namely, subentire- lepidote (radii webbed 80–100%), dentate-lepidote (radii webbed 50–80%) and stellate-lepidote (radii webbed 30–50%). Fig. 1. Known distribution of Jarandersonia species in Borneo (right). Species distributions in the south-western part of Sarawak are shown in magnified view (left). Jarandersonia in Borneo 139 1. Jarandersonia clemensiae (Burret) Kosterm., Reinwardtia 8 (1970) 18; Anderson, Checkl. Trees Sarawak (1980) 339; Ashton, Man. Non-Dipt. Trees Sarawak 2 (1988) 448; Whitmore et al., Tr. Fl. Indonesia Checkl. Kalimantan 2, 1 (1990) 356; Rantai & Chai, New Checkl. Trees Sarawak (2007) 333. Brownlowia clemensiae Burret, Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berl.-Dahl. 13 (1936) 252; Kostermans, Communic. For. Res. Inst. Bogor 73 (1961) 29, fig. 23; Ashton, Man. Non-Dipt. Trees Sarawak 2 (1988) 432. TYPE: J. Clemens & M.S. Clemens 22202, Borneo, Sarawak, Mt Gading (holo B†; iso BO, K, NY barcode 00415382, SAR). (Fig. 2A) Vernacular names. Baru baran (Iban), nginjoaja (Bidayuh Padawan, Sarawak). Distribution. Endemic to Borneo (Sarawak and Kalimantan). In Sarawak, known from Lundu, Kuching, Bau, and Serian districts. Also occurring in Kalimantan. Conservation status. Least concern. Most of the populations are found in protected areas. Ecology. In lowland mixed dipterocarp forest, in riparian and secondary forests. Very local, usually along small stream banks on clay-rich alluvium, to 200 m altitude. Notes. Jarandersonia clemensiae is closely related to J. purseglovei. The former, however, differs from the latter in having a subcordate leaf base (vs. acute to rounded), 12–16 pairs of lateral veins (vs. 18–23 pairs), flattened lateral veins above (vs. sunken above), rounded midrib (vs. square) and unbranched fruit spines with stellate-lepidote and dentate-lepidote trichomes (vs. short-branched with branch tips bearing simple or 2-armed setose hairs). 2. Jarandersonia parvifolia Kosterm., Reinwardtia 8 (1970) 18; Anderson, Checkl. Trees Sarawak (1980) 339; Ashton, Man. Non-Dipt. Trees Sarawak 2 (1988) 448; Whitmore et al., Tr. Fl. Indonesia Checkl. Kalimantan 2, 1 (1990) 356; Rantai & Chai, New Checkl. Trees Sarawak (2007) 333. TYPE: Ilias S 15561, Borneo, Sarawak, Bintulu, Segan FR (holo BO; iso A, SAN, SAR, SING). (Fig. 2B) Vernacular name. Baru baran mit (Iban, Sarawak). Distribution. Endemic to Borneo (Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan). In Sarawak, known from Bintulu, Tatau and Kapit districts. Also occurring in Brunei and Kalimantan. Conservation status. Critically endangered A2c. Two localities had been converted to oil palm plantations. Details for the remaining localities are scanty. 140 Gard. Bull. Singapore 63(1 & 2) 2011 Ecology. In mixed dipterocarp forest, on leached yellow clay soils, to 700 m altitude. Notes. Jarandersonia parvifolia can be easily distinguished by its small elliptic to broadly elliptic leaves, 4−11.5 × (1.4−)2−5 cm and square midrib in cross-section. 3. Jarandersonia pentaceoides R.C.K.Chung & H.S.Tan, Syst. Bot. (in press). Proposed Type: J.K. Jarvie & A. Ruskandi 5769, Borneo, Kalimantan, Kalimantan Tengah, Samba (holo KEP; iso A, BO, K, SAN, SING). (Fig. 2C) Distribution. Known only from the type, recorded in Samba, central Kalimantan. Ecology. Primary forest, hilly terrain on red clay soil with slope, at attitudes to 300 m. Notes. Jarandersonia pentaceoides is most similar to J. rinoreoides, having cuneate leaf base, rounded midrib, slender and unbranched fruit spines. However, J. pentaceoides is distinct in having densely stellate-lepidote and dentate-lepidote trichomes along the edges of tertiary veins and honeycomb-like quaternary veins on the lower leaf surface, a kneed petiole that is swollen at both ends, and a sparsely stellate-lepidote and tufted hairy seed coat, whereas in J. rinoreoides the quaternary veins are absent, the petiole is straight and not swollen at both ends and the seed coat is glabrous. The leaves of J. pentaceoides are similar to those of some common Pentace and Mallotus (i.e., M. leucodermis Hook.f. and M. muticus (Müll.Arg.) Airy Shaw) in shape, number of secondary veins, and its kneed petiole that is swollen at both ends. However, the morphological characters of J. pentaceoides do not match the features of both Pentace and Mallotus, because the new species have distinct quaternary veins (vs. absent in both Pentace and Mallotus) and spiny fruits (vs. winged fruits in Pentace and shortly stiff spiny in Mallotus). The fruit spines of J. pentaceoides are similar to Commersonia bartramia (L.) Merr. but the former can be easily distinguished by its cuneate leaf base (vs. cordate) and indehiscent fruit (vs. splitting open fruit into 5 valves). 4. Jarandersonia purseglovei (Kosterm.) Kosterm., Reinwardtia 6 (1962) 299; Anderson, Checkl. Trees Sarawak (1980) 339; Ashton, Man. Non-Dipt. Trees Sarawak 2 (1988) 449; Whitmore et al., Tr. Fl. Indonesia Checkl. Kalimantan 2, 1 (1990) 356; Rantai & Chai, New Checkl. Trees Sarawak (2007) 333. Brownlowia purseglovei Kosterm., Gard. Bull. Singapore 17 (1958) 1, Communic. For. Res. Inst. Bogor 73 (1961) 28, fig. 22. TYPE: J.N. Purseglove P 4662, Borneo, Sarawak, Mt Pueh (holo SING barcode 0050678; iso BO). (Fig. 2D) Jarandersonia paludosa Kosterm., Reinwardtia 5 (1960) 319. TYPE: J.A.R. Anderson S 6554, Borneo, Sarawak, Lundu district (holo K; iso BO, L, SAR, SING barcode 0050679). Jarandersonia in Borneo 141 Vernacular names. Baru baran kasar, baru barun daun kasar (Iban, Sarawak). Distribution. Endemic to Borneo (W Sarawak). Recorded from Lundu, Kuching and Bau districts. Conservation status. Endangered A2c, due to loss of natural habitat and its population size having been reduced by more than 50%. Ecology. Lowland mixed dipterocarp forest, on shallow peat and ground-water podsols near sea-level. Notes. The leaves of Jarandersonia purseglovei are very similar to those of Durio oblongus Mast. (Malvaceae: Helicterioideae/Durioneae). However, the species can be distinguished from D. oblongus by the cuneate leaf base (vs. rounded), rounded midrib (vs. ridged) and prominent intermediate veins (vs. inconspicuous). This species is also closely related to J. clemensiae (see note under J. clemensiae). 5. Jarandersonia rinoreoides Kosterm., Reinwardtia 8 (1970) 17; Whitmore et al., Tr. Fl. Indonesia Checkl. Kalimantan 2, 1 (1990) 356. TYPE: W. Meijer SAN
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    Phylogeography and Demography of Common Plant Species from the Philippine Islands by Sandra L. Yap A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) in The University of Michigan 2010 Doctoral Committee: Associate Professor Robyn J. Burnham, Chair Assistant Professor Christopher W. Dick Assistant Professor Inés Ibáñez Research Scientist Anton Reznicek ! Sandra L. Yap 2010 I dedicate this dissertation to my family, Simplicio, Virgilia, Valerie, Sarah, Vivien, Vanessa, John Simon, and Vincent Rupert Yap !!" " Acknowledgements Finishing this dissertation would not have been possible without the unwavering support of my adviser, Robyn Burnham. Robyn helped me in countless ways from painstakingly reviewing my writing, to working out research problems by simply making me finish my thoughts out loud, and to giving me yoga advice so that I could relieve myself of stress. I’m even thankful for the Message Box. She truly went above and beyond, literally at 33,000 feet and figuratively. I’d also like to thank Chris Dick who generously shared his time, expertise, lab, and students to generate data, questions, and discussions. And to the other members of my thesis committee, Tony Reznicek and Ines Ibanez, thank you for asking me questions that helped refine my research. I am indebted to the Rackham Graduate School and the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department for furnishing me with grants to conduct my field research and molecular studies. I am also thankful for the support from the Barbour Scholarship allowing me time to focus on my dissertation. During the course of my time in Ann Arbor, I’ve made some incredible friends who’ve served as sounding boards, statistical consultants, editors, and most importantly, wonderful company at all times.
  • Phylogenetic Distribution and Identification of Fin-Winged Fruits

    Phylogenetic Distribution and Identification of Fin-Winged Fruits

    Bot. Rev. (2010) 76:1–82 DOI 10.1007/s12229-010-9041-0 Phylogenetic Distribution and Identification of Fin-winged Fruits Steven R. Manchester1,2 & Elizabeth L. O’Leary1 1 Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-7800, USA 2 Author for Correspondence; e-mail: [email protected] Published online: 9 March 2010 # The New York Botanical Garden 2010 Abstract Fin-winged fruits have two or more wings aligned with the longitudinal axis like the feathers of an arrow, as exemplified by Combretum, Halesia,andPtelea. Such fruits vary in dispersal mode from those in which the fruit itself is the ultimate disseminule, to schizocarps dispersing two or more mericarps, to capsules releasing multiple seeds. At least 45 families and more than 140 genera are known to possess fin-winged fruits. We present an inventory of these taxa and describe their morphological characters as an aid for the identification and phylogenetic assessment of fossil and extant genera. Such fruits are most prevalent among Eudicots, but occur occasionally in Magnoliids (Hernandiaceae: Illigera) and Monocots (Burmannia, Dioscorea, Herreria). Although convergent in general form, fin-winged fruits of different genera can be distinguished by details of the wing number, texture, shape and venation, along with characters of persistent floral parts and dehiscence mode. Families having genera with fin-winged fruits and epigynous perianth include Aizoaceae, Apiaceae, Araliaceae, Asteraceae, Begoniaceae, Burmanniaceae, Combre- taceae, Cucurbitaceae, Dioscoreaceae, Haloragaceae, Lecythidiaceae, Lophopyxida- ceae, Loranthaceae, and Styracaceae. Families with genera having fin-winged fruits and hypogynous perianth include Achariaceae, Brassicaceae, Burseraceae, Celastra- ceae, Cunoniaceae, Cyrillaceae, Fabaceae, Malvaceae, Melianthaceae, Nyctaginaceae, Pedaliaceae, Polygalaceae, Phyllanthaceae, Polygonaceae, Rhamnaceae, Salicaceae sl, Sapindaceae, Simaroubaceae, Trigoniaceae, and Zygophyllaceae.